"I can not praise The Riverside at Aymestrey enough, from the warm welcome, to the impeccable service exemplary food, this pub, with rooms is a pure delight! We stayed at the pub during a busy Bank Holiday, Sunday, where along with normal guests, the pub was hosting a large party. However, despite a relatively small team, service was exceptional! the main man, George, clearly knows how to run a successful efficient team. The pub is nestled within a small village, set along the river Lugg, this 1600 pub is traditionally, gorgeous, with low ceilings Tudor beams, uneven floors, quirky nooks crannies to sit, relax soak up the brilliant atmosphere. The grounds are pretty special too, with carefully designed planting, and boosting a superb Kitchen garden, where seasonally grown produce is used in their daily menu's. We stayed in one of their Garden Rooms which was incredibly comfortable, super cosy, and so peaceful. The decor, soft warm woods and muted greys, with lovely, quality fabrics. The bathroom, was a perfect size for the space had the most amazing double shower! I had the most divine sleep in the fab bed! the added extras of Fresh milk, Water, Coffee, Tea's, homemade biscuits delicious chocolate nibs for a yummy Hot Chocolate just heaven! Not to mention the gorgeous take away toiletries. However, it is the food that was the standout! The menu's are considered, using fresh, seasonal produce from their kitchen garden small holding. The food is seasoned to perfection, well balanced cooked with such care passion. Our Sunday lunch was outstanding, the Beef, pink, soft melt in the mouth, with a good depth of flavour. The Chicken was moist, seasoned well, served with the most flavoursome garden produce, the Chard was excellent! Desert was equally divine, an unctous Custard Mouse, with Strawberry sorbet, which was fresh and packed full of flavour. The Riverside is a must visit, if you can, a must stay."
